Identify one action taken by a president between 1945-1994 that was controversial in regards to the government's role in either the economy, environmental protection, social welfare or national security. then explain why that action was so controversial.

One rather ironic incident involving the economy was with George H.W. Bush, when he campaigned for president in 1988 one of his famous campaign promises echoed across the country was "Read my lips No new taxes". Many said this helped him win the presidency, but later in his term the Democrat controlled Congress passed legislation increasing taxes. Bush tried compromising but in the end he hurt his reputation and taxes did wind up going up, causing quite alot of controversy as a result 

Your answer is b , public works